Creativity · Video Production

3 Top tips to film with your phone

As explained by a child… for children! It really is very simple, just watch this 90 seconds video and learn how and why you should:

1. Improve lighting
2. Achieve better sound using just the internal mic
3. Never shoot vertical videos!

Creativity · Storytelling · Video Production

How does an editor think and feel?

In this video by Every Frame a Painting, film editor Tony Zhou talks about the editing process and tries to explain “How does an editor think and feel?” – because every film editor has been asked that same question: How do you keep your sanity when asked to come up with a terrific story out of a thousand rushes?

 

 

 

Social Media · Video Marketing · Video Production

Social video management with Hootsuite

If you’re looking to incorporate video into your social media strategy, Hootsuite has made it easier than ever, as you can now tackle video tasks directly from its dashboard. They have announced new integration with YouTube, as well as more support for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram video. According to Hootsuite (but we’re sure you already figured… Continue reading Social video management with Hootsuite

Video Production

Three Point Lighting for Video and Photography

Cameras love light. If you have a good lighting setup your life will be way easier in post. Have a look at this basic tutorial and get it right! Enjoy! Source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbG9rWPMXof92_o0IkJqNw

Creativity · Inspirational · Video Production

How they made it? Behind the Olympic Games 2012

Good production is invisible. During the Olympic Games we were able to see how the BBC delivered top notch content to our TVs, laptops and mobiles screens. This is just a small example of how they achieved this. Enjoy! REF. Beanyman62News 2012, Filming The Games From Every Angle [online], youtube.com, 1, Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CF-JPi9B_k [Accessed:… Continue reading How they made it? Behind the Olympic Games 2012

Animation · Creativity · Inspirational · Photography · Sound Design · Storytelling · Video Production

Western Spaghetti by PES

If you feel like making STOP MOTION MOVIES you may want to see this great product by PES. Enjoy! REF Pez Films 2008, ‘Western Spaghetti by PES’ [online], Youtube, 5 july, Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBjLW5_dGAM [Accessed: 26.7.2012].

Animation · Creativity · Photography · Storytelling · Video Production

Incredible Steadicam shot Behind the Scenes of Hugo – Finished VFX

Even if you have not seen “Hugo” yet, this clip will show you the magic Behind the Scenes of every great movie! Enjoy it. REF Mirrorvids 2012, Incredible Steadicam shot Behind the Scenes of Hugo – Finished VFX [online], Youtube, 1, Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhEOa82KL_c&feature=youtu.be [Accessed: 3.6.2012].

Animation · Sound Design · Storytelling · Video Production

Sound Design: Wabi Sabi Sound

Sometimes we forget how important a sound track can be. This video shows about the sound production for video games. Enjoy it. [I would suggest you switch the quality to HD in the youtube’s player.] REF Guiotto, G. Sound Design: Wabi Sabi Sound [online], abduzeedo, 1, Available from: http://abduzeedo.com/sound-design-wabi-sabi-sound [Accessed: 27.5.2012].

Photography · Video Production

Understanding ¨Depth of Field¨

Tips: depth of field, posted with vodpod BBC is always a reference for those who want to learn about the media industry. Sam Bailey from BBC College of Production gives us some basic but powerful tips to get the most out of your camera. ¨Depth of field relates to how much of your image is… Continue reading Understanding ¨Depth of Field¨

Photography · Video Production

Do you know how lenses are made?

Last year Leica released this sort of “Behind-the-Scenes” about the manufacturing process of their lenses. Sometimes, if not always, we complain about the price of technology but truth be told we are lucky to be seeing a drop in the price of professional media equipment over the last 10 years, specially when we see such… Continue reading Do you know how lenses are made?